NewportFILM's fifth annual summer benefit took place on July 18 at the International Tennis Hall of Fame where almost 300 guests mingled on the horseshoe rotunda in support of documentary film. More...

A perennial, lavender grows from one to three feet tall, depending on the variety. It needs at least six hours of direct sun each day, more is better. Lavender plants grow in hardiness zones 5 through 10 and are planted about 15 inches apart. More...

of Middletown, passed away July 30, 2014 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Lucy’s Church, Middletown. Donations in her memory may be made to the Robert Potter League for Animals, P.O. More...

of Newport, will have a Celebration of Life service on Sunday, Aug. 10, from noon – 1 p.m. at the Best Western MainStay Inn. He passed away Nov. 23, 2013 at home surrounded by family. Donations in his memory may be made to the James L. More...

of Portsmouth, passed away peacefully Aug. 2, 2014 at Newport Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He leaves behind his son, Lochiel MacDonald, and his daughter, Rachelle Whatmough and her husband, of Newport. More...

The Newport Summer Comedy Series will present a dynamite weekend of stand-up talent when two comedic forces of nature sweep into town to regale waterfront audiences during the weekend of Aug. 15 – 17. More...

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For twice the luxury and indulgence, the Boys & Girls Club of Newport (BGCN) decided to make its 35th annual gala affair dinner and dance evening into a twonight rendezvous with a seaside feel. More...

It’s time to get your lobster bibs out for Newport’s favorite evening of casual dockside fun. Seamen’s Church Institute will hold the eighth annual Rock the Docks Lobsterfest on Sunday, Aug. 24, from 6-9 p.m. More...

The American Oystercatcher is one of the most unique and colorful shorebirds that summers in the Newport County area. This husky specimen is known to nest locally on Rose Island, as well as other islands in Narragansett Bay. More...